Cavalry Officer 1940

[cbrunt]

Hi Gang,

Could use a little advice and/or input. I'm slowly building my 1940 Mechanized Cavalry impression(s). The enlisted impression is fairly simple and coming together.

However for dressier occassions and general pimpin' I'm building a 1st Cavalry Reg (Mecz) officer's impression. Basically this:

My question is whether WPG or WW2 Impressions makes a better officer's tunic. Or any other makers out there?? I've never seen any repro officer's stuff first-hand.

For breeches- since I'm in no hurry to get this together- I'm holding off for originals. But would consider a repro if anyone knows of really good examples.

Thanks!

Clint

 

[kampkatz]

It looks great the way it is. No one would fault your impression , especially since there was some variation in uniform pieces.

 

[psionite]

Those trousers are off planet!

 

[cbrunt]

Hi Guys,

I hope I didn't imply that the image was of me! :eusa_doh: The image is from the Life Archives.

I meant only to illustrate the basic 1940 Cav Officer uniform!

Clint

 

[Speedbird]

officer riding breeches

If you are lucky with the size, there is an original pair with providence offered in the classifieds section at the moment.